Police Training
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From marksmanship and physical testing to decision-making under pressure, here’s how one agency refined its SWAT selection process
Repeated incidents of weapon confusion point to deeper flaws in training, tactics and system design — and demand a shift in how we prepare for high-stress encounters
Why a balanced approach may serve officers better than relying solely on BJJ
Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others
The program, which trains officers to aim for areas less likely to be fatal, has sparked debate and questions
A mental health professional acting as an on-scene consultant to police officers can reduce the likelihood of the situation escalating to violence
Following the deployment of a robotic K-9 in February 2021, public backlash led the NYPD to send ‘Digidog’ back to the doghouse
Utilizing coaches could lead to higher job satisfaction, better retention, increased trust with community members and increased officer safety
Veteran LEOs discuss the impact the George Floyd case and the Chauvin verdict will have on law enforcement
“I could see the grip of a pistol in his waistband and saw he was reaching for it with his right hand while backing away from us.”
You cannot make the right decision if you are addressing the wrong issue
These videos spike officer awareness but do they help officers prevent or respond to sudden attack?
Some larger departments are trying to make the application process more accessible by waiving certain fees
The program, which strives to build trust between the public and police, will ensure officers treat residents they interact with as customers
Training is a necessity and should be an ongoing priority at every police agency, but getting it done is not as simple as it may seem
The officers, who were stabbed in the face and head, called in the department’s special response team and a crisis negotiator
Framework of key policing reform proposals can be used as a starting point for bipartisan consensus
The jury’s decision to find Chauvin guilty may strengthen the calls for police reform that have been widespread since Floyd’s death
S.C. National Guardsmen and Richland County deputies train for one of many worst-case scenarios
Officers who use simulation training programs are more confident, use less force
Reality-based scenarios can help improve communication techniques to reduce use of force in calls involving people in emotional distress
The cop-crafted scenarios and varied outcomes offered by VirTra help officers practice making decisions in real time to develop more effective de-escalation tactics
The efforts of two Texas police officers have helped change the way police respond to mental health calls
How does an officer draw and fire their pistol when it is clear they intended to draw and discharge their TASER?
A lawsuit said the old fitness tests included standards that weren’t required to perform a trooper’s job duties
It’s incumbent upon officers to overcome a resistant suspect quickly to minimize the risk of injury to everyone
As a witness representing law enforcement, you can be an important positive influence on public opinion if you testify credibly
The film follows two Texas police officers in their quest to improve outcomes for mental crisis calls
The Newhall shooting caused a change in tactics for the California Highway Patrol and agencies nationwide
There are real dangers when we fail to regularly evaluate our training programs
The premise behind my recent article is simple: trade out unnecessary, excessive firearms qualifications for more quality range training
Effective communication occurs when your intended audience members receive the same message that you sent them
